MomoCon
Year Round Events
MomoCon is about more than just the yearly convention every May. Since 2006, MomoCon on Tour has been traveling all over the Southeast hosting photoshoots, dances, art events, game days, tournaments and more! MomoCon on Tour is a great way to experience tiny pieces of MomoCon, some of which may not be able to do at the convention due to logistics and manpower. Some of the events we host are themed (like the Middle Georgia Massacre), and some raise money for various charities (like the Pretty in Pink Ball). MomoCon On Tour lets you continue enjoying MomoCon events throughout the year! Check out some of the previous events on our Flickr!
MomoCon hosts on-location photoshoots to show off your costumes. Photographers and models will have the opportunity to take the photos they want in the good company of their fellow cosplayers without the crowds and hardships of trying to make a cosplay last through a convention day.
Volunteer photographers are on site to capture cosplayers in their glory against a variety of backgrounds. Some photoshoot events may include foliage, water features, and rustic structures, while others might be more modern, beachy, or even spooky. Join with your friends for a day of lasting memory and FUN!!
Coming Soon: Cosplayers on Ice (Jan 10th) and Otaku Runway Fashion Show (Feb 14th, 2026)
COSPLAYERS ON ICE – JAN 10TH
PHOTOSHOOT TIPS
Generally, photoshoot rules will follow the same guidelines set forth in our Convention Policies , however occasionally, the venue or area for the photoshoot will have more specific rules. Please check the individual event page on Facebook for more details.
Etiquette for Cosplay Photographers
-Ask for permission.
-Respect the cosplayer and other Photographers.
-Remind the cosplayer that the photos might be made public.
Etiquette for Cosplayers
– Know when to say “NO”, don’t ever do anything that your uncomfortable with.
– Know your physical limitations, don’t strain yourself posing.
– Don’t attack, slander and/or quarrel with other cosplayers.
– HAVE FUN!!
PREVIOUS PHOTOSHOOTS
Some of the most memorable MomoCon photoshoots are Middle Georgia Massacre, Fall Photoshoot at Life University, Spring Photoshoot at Millennium Gate, Historic Rhodes Hall, various shoots in South Carolina, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Savannah, and 15+ years of MomoCon Cosplayers On Ice!
To see photos from past photoshoots, visit the MomoCon Flickr and look for the album for the specific event.
MomoCon is happy to present formal and semi-formal dance events, with previous partners including the Georgia Aquarium, Dragon Con, and various charity organizations! We have hosted more than a dozen dance/formal ball events, typically once a year, over the past 10 years.
WINTER DANCE – JAN 3, 2026
MomoCon’s annual dance will take place Jan 3rd at the Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall. Come in your best semi-formal outfits, our cosplay and dance the night away.
MomoCon Winter Semi-Formal Dance
Saturday Jan 3rd (7 – 10 PM)
Georgia Tech
Exhibition Hall
$15 entry online, $20 at the door
Join MomoCon for the return of our Ball, a dance event to be held Jan 3rd, 2025 in the Exhibition Hall at Georgia Tech. Dance the night away to tunes new and classic, with light catered hors d-oeuvres and good friends!
Parking: Most nearby lots are $2/hour or $10 a day
If you have any issue with the address not being on the Georgia Tech campus in midtown, use this address in your GPS to the next-door Georgia Tech Student Center (351 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332)
DRESS CODE
Most MomoCon dances have a dress code that is Semi-Formal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-formal), generally meaning button-down shirt and tie or suit for men and long or short dress for women (or vice versa in the case of crossplay). Costumes ARE allowed, so long as they are semi-formal. Formal dress is also allowed at Semi-Formal events.
Acceptable alternatives include:
-Formal military wear (or costumes of formal military wear)
-Full kimono, properly worn
-Cocktail dresses
Should anyone dislike dresses and prefer men’s wear, they may refer to the gentlemen’s dress code for appropriate attire. Should anyone dislike menswear and prefer dresses, they may refer to the ladies’ dress code for appropriate attire. At no point is satire or comedic intent via inappropriate dress allowed.
Please refrain from wearing the following:
-T-Shirts, Jeans, and Shorts
-Tennis Shoes and Flip Flops
-Trench coats or other outerwear
-Wings, Jetpacks, or other large accessories
Weapons of any kind, real or prop, will not be permitted.
Occasionally, we will host a dance with a Formal dress code (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formal_wear). The details of the event will clearly list whether the dress code is Semi-Formal or Formal for every dance.
PREVIOUS DANCES
Previous dance themes include Pretty in Pink, Winter Wonderland, Soda Pop Dance, Crystal Ball at the Georgia Aquarium, Winter Formal, Twilight Masquerade, Cosmic Ball, Black & White Ball, and more! To see photos of past dances, visit the MomoCon Flickr and look for the album for the specific event.
We at MomoCon on Tour host tournaments and analog game days throughout the year! Stay tuned for information on upcoming game days.
MomoCon Game Days are open to all, almost always free to attend, and in conjunction with local stores and venues that are awesome for open play throughout the year, not just on a game day!
COMING SOON – TABLETOP GAME DAY – FEB 21ST, 2026
PREVIOUS GAMING EVENTS
Previous locations include Wastelands and Anime-zing Escape game shops, Giga-Bites and Infinite Realities, and other event spaces. While Tabletop Game Days are the most frequent type of gaming events, we have hosted video game tournaments, Esports events, and retro gaming events covering a variety of titles and genres.
- Want to be a part of an upcoming game day? Contact us at info@momocon.com for info on running games, participating, or getting trained to teach games at MomoCon as part of our Tabletop Gaming volunteer staff!
In addition to the standard events, we at MomoCon like to tantalize you with a plethora of assorted offerings and alternative events that you might not see anywhere else. MomoCon volunteer Photographers will be on hand for most of these events to take photos of participants attending and cosplaying at the event. Photos will be available online after the event at no charge, via the MomoCon Flickr.
We are always looking for new and innovative events, including (but not limited to) art contests, screenings, karaoke, swap meets, workshops, and much more! Got a suggestion for a MomoCon on Tour event? Let us know! We are always looking for the next opportunity to host events all throughout the Southeast!
PAPRIKA 20th ANNIVERSARY SCREENING
We’re teaming up with the Plaza Theater for a special 20th anniversary screening (on 35mm) of the Satoshi Kon masterpiece Paprika!
Paprika Screening with MomoCon
Jan 11th – 1pm
1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Candlelit Realms: Piano Themes from Animation & Gaming
We’re premiering a brand new one night only intimate piano concert event! Dive into a musical repertoire inspired by Final Fantasy, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Hatsune Miku, and more!
Featuring Peach (@peach.y.cos), a professional pianist and lifelong nerd, born and raised in Atlanta, GA. They studied piano performance at Georgia Southern University, and now perform at anime & gaming conventions around the USA!
Candlelit Realms: Piano Themes from Animation & Gaming
Who: Open to all
What: Intimate Piano Concert
When: Jan 23rd – 7p and 9p performances
Where: Atlantic Station, storefront immediately next to Publix
OTAKU RUNWAY FASHION SHOW
Who: Open to all
What: Fashion Show and catwalk
When: Feb 14th
Where: Charlie’s Collectibles Show
More info coming soon!
GEEK GARAGE SALE
Want to get some rare finds on fun toys, t-shirts, and more from your fellow geeks? Beat the eBay prices and come to the Geek Garage Sale! We’ll have numerous vendors selling slightly-used, post-consumer items for your nerdy needs!
FREE ADMISSION!
Who: Open to all
What: Garage Sale/Resale Marketplace
When: Feb 22, 2026 – 11a to 5p
Where: Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall
The location is the Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall, but the parking is located next to the GT John Lewis Student Center (351 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332)
Parking: Visitor parking ($2/hr) closest to the Exhibition Hall is located in the following areas on Georgia Tech campus:
• Area 1: W02 Deck
• Area 2: Ferst Dr./Exhibition Hall – Parkmobile # 8631
• Area 3: North Avenue
• Area 4: State Street & Ferst Drive
Have a bunch of figures, t-shirts, pops, and fun fandom stuff you are looking to let go to a loving new home (and make a little money in the process)? Sign ups for tables available now!
THE ANIME VILLAGE AT JAPANFEST!
Mid September in Duluth, GA
MomoCon is happy to partner with Japanfest, the Southeast’s largest Japanese cultural festival, to bring the Anime Village! Featuring guests, speakers, vendors, and games, the Anime Village has a little something for all fans! Join JapanFest for a great celebration of Japanese food, fashion, history, and culture!!
Admission to Japanfest is required, more information: https://www.japanfest.org/
PREVIOUS EVENTS
With the resources and connections MomoCon has garnered through the years, we have hosted unique On Tour events including a formal afternoon tea at the Swan Coach House, Workshop events including Christmas Crafting or Bento Classes, Pokemon GO events in Douglasville and Lawrenceville, Cosplay Bowling at the Riverside EpiCenter near Six Flags, Geeks and Brews! or Adult Karaoke at Southern Sky Brewery, Movie Screenings for films such as How To Train Your Dragon 3 and more!